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P801 TGH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,110 mi
Last recorded122,110 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 TGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 122,110 miles

both rear brake pipes slight corrotion

major oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Mar 2011 122,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear brake pipes slight corrotion

major oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Feb 2010 117,932 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 117,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

center exhaust system corroding and leaking gas towards rear box.

o/s/f shock absorber damp.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 117,895 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust system corroding and leaking gas towards rear box.

o/s/f shock absorber damp.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 104,297 miles

both front outer c/v gaiters perishing.

coolant level low.

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe.

front brake pads low.

n/s/r tyre wall cracking.

oil pressure switch leaking.

resister on heater motor faulty.

small tears in n/s/f wiper blade.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 104,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front outer c/v gaiters perishing.

coolant level low.

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe.

front brake pads low.

n/s/r tyre wall cracking.

oil pressure switch leaking.

resister on heater motor faulty.

small tears in n/s/f wiper blade.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 95,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 92,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 87,705 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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P801 TGH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P801 TGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P801 TGH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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